Mammuthus Primigenius Collection

Illustration of Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius), walking in snow at beginning of Ice Age

The woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius)
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Drawings of the extinct woolly mammoth, Mammuthus primigenius, plus excavated fragments. Fig 10 shows a piece of ivory with the outline of a woolly mammoth carved into it

The woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius). From Le Savant du Foyer ou Notions Scientifiques Sur Les Objets Usuels de la Vie, published 1864

The woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius). A species of mammoth that lived during the Pleistocene epoch. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Model of Wooly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius)

Pen & ink sketch, Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

The Woolly Mammoth is an extinct herbivorous mammals that lived from the Pleistocene to the Holocene Periods

Mammoth ivory sculptures. Female figures carved from tusks of the woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius). The woolly mammoth was a large, elephant-like mammal with a thick, hairy coat

Two Woolly Mammoths searching for better vegetation to eat
A rosy morning finds two Woolly Mammoths searching for better vegetation to eat

A Saber Tooth Cat attacks a Woolly Mammoth
Life comes to an end for a Woolly Mammoth after a valiant struggle to get out of a bog

Woolly Mammoth, white background
3-D rendering of a Woolly Mammoth, white background

Neanderthals approach a group of Machairodontinae feeding with a herd of Woolly Mammoths
Two Neanderthals aproaching a group of Machairodontinae feeding on a Woolly Rhinoceros with a group of Woolly Mammoths on the far end

A pack of Saber Tooth Cats attack a small Woolly Mammoth while his herd comes to the rescue

Full on view of a Woolly Mammoth

Woolly mammoths and woolly rhinos in a prehistoric landscape
A scene from somewhere in the Ukraine or northern Poland about 18, 000 years ago. Woolly mammoths and woolly rhinos shared the landscape with ancient giant elk

Mammuthus primigenius walking through a blizzard

Woolly Mammoths in the prehistoric northern hemisphere
Woolly Mammoths in Europe or almost anywhere in the northern hemisphere, circa 10, 000-30, 000 years ago

A Woolly Mammoth bursting out of a snowy, wooded backdrop
Full on view of a Woolly Mammoth bursting out of a snowy, wooded backdrop

A Woolly Mammoth struggles for survival as he falls through ice on a frozen lake
A bull from a Woolly Mammoth herd struggles for survival after he falls through the ice on a frozen lake

A herd of Woolly Mammoths encounter a huge glacier covering the Arctic territory

Woolly Mammoth, side view
The Woolly Mammoth was a herbivore that lived during the Pleistocene Period of Eurasia and North America

A receding glacial scene circa 18, 000 years ago
A broad look at a receding glacial scene circa 18, 000 years ago in what would be modern north Poland or western Ukraine. Meltwaters form lakes

A herd of Woolly Mammoths migrate to a warmer climate in the Pleistocene Age

Woolly Mammoth charging, Pleistocene Epoch
Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) charging, Pleistocene Epoch (Ice Age), North America

A family of Saber Toothed Tigers watch a herd of Woolly Mammoths pass by their den

British landscape with various prehistoric animals
British landscape, 350, 000 pb. Includes from left; Woolly rhino, Megaloceros (Irish Elk), Saiga antelope, Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius), Homo neanderthalensis, Cave lion, Arctic lemming

A pack of dire wolves crosses paths with two mammoths during the Upper Pleistocene Epoch
A pack of dire wolves crosses paths with two mammoths 150 thousand years ago during the Upper (Tarantian) Pleistocene Epoch in North America. A late fall dusting of snow heralds the coming winter

A woolly mammoth in a dramatic frozen sunset. This was one of the last in a line of mammoth species. Its closest extant relative is the Asian elephant

A herd of Woolly Mammoth and Scimitar Sabertooth, Pleistocene Epoch
Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) and Scimitar Sabertooth (Homotherium), Pleistocene Epoch (Ice Age) of North America

Woolly mammoths, artwork
Woolly mammoths. Computer artwork of woolly mammoths (Mammuthus primigenius) and bison (Bison bison) in a snow-covered field

Woolly mammoth, artwork
Woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius), computer artwork

Woolly mammoth, fossil thigh bone C016 / 5025
Woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius), fossil thigh bone. This specimen, from Siberia, is around 40, 000 years old. It is part of the collections held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Woolly mammoth, fossil bones C016 / 4881
Woolly mammoth, fossil bones. Museum display of fossil bones including those of the woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius)

Neanderthals hunting mammoth, artwork C013 / 9579
Neanderthals hunting mammoth. Artwork of neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis) humans hunting woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius). Like modern humans, Neanderthals are members of the Homo genus

Mammuthus primigenius, woolly mammoth

Fossil mammoth excavation

Mammals of the Pleistocene era. Artwork showing wildlife believed to have existed in the Northern Iberian Peninsula during the Upper Pleistocene era (125, 000 to 10, 000 years before present)

Art of a woolly mammoth

Mammoth bone hut. Archaeologists inside a reconstruction of a hut made from bones and tusks of the woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius)

Woolly mammoth hair, SEM
Woolly mammoth hair. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a preserved woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) hair

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The majestic Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) roamed the Earth during the Ice Age, leaving behind a legacy that captivates us to this day. This incredible illustration by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins showcases the mammoth's sheer size and strength as it gracefully walks through the snow-covered landscape. Through pen and ink sketches, we catch a glimpse of these extinct giants, their massive tusks towering above them. Excavated fragments reveal intricate details of their existence, including an ivory piece delicately carved with the outline of a woolly mammoth - a testament to human fascination with these ancient creatures. Living during the Pleistocene epoch, this species of mammoth played a vital role in shaping our planet's history. As depicted in an engraving from 1892 by Zurich Natural Research Society, they were not merely subjects for study but awe-inspiring beings that sparked curiosity and wonder. From scientific publications like "The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners" published in 1883 to "Le Savant du Foyer ou Notions Scientifiques Sur Les Objets Usuels de la Vie" from 1864, knowledge about woolly mammoths has been disseminated across generations. Model replicas allow us to visualize these magnificent creatures up close; their long shaggy fur protecting them against harsh climates. In search of better vegetation to sustain themselves, two woolly mammoths traverse vast landscapes while Neanderthals cautiously approach Machairodontinae hunting alongside them. However, survival was not without its challenges. A thrilling encounter unfolds as a saber-toothed cat launches an attack on one such mammoth – highlighting nature's relentless struggle for dominance. Intriguingly captured against a white background is another perspective on the woolly mammoth; its silhouette standing out vividly against its surroundings - symbolizing resilience amidst adversity. As we delve into history's depths, we unravel the interconnectedness of species and their environments.